A family argument in Seguin turned into a gunfire scare early Thursday, with a local man accused of firing into his wife's empty vehicle and pointing a gun at her and her mother before taking off, according to law enforcement. No injuries were reported, but deputies say the morning dust-up ended with the suspect in handcuffs after a traffic stop.
Guadalupe County sheriff's deputies say they were called at 7:32 a.m. to 2300 FM 539 in Seguin, where investigators identified the suspect as 23-year-old Gavin Ramsey. Deputies say Ramsey shot into his wife's unoccupied vehicle and pointed a firearm at both women. He then allegedly drove off in a white Dodge Ram but was later stopped at Elm Creek and Settlers Way, where deputies say they recovered a firearm. Ramsey was booked into the Guadalupe County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and, according to deputies, "admitted to pointing the weapon" at the victims, as reported by News 4 San Antonio.
What the charge means
Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Texas falls under Texas Penal Code §22.02, which treats the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon during an assault as an aggravating factor. The offense is a second-degree felony, typically carrying a possible sentence of two to 20 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. In some situations, the charge can be elevated to a first-degree felony. For the statutory language and additional legal context, see Texas Penal Code §22.02 and FindLaw.
Investigation ongoing
Officials say no one was hurt, and the case remains under investigation. Prosecutors are expected to review the sheriff's report and determine whether additional charges should be filed, according to News 4 San Antonio.
